Eider

About: A large sea duck. Eider nest colonially around the coasts of northern Britain, as far south as Walney Island in Cumbria. Once hatched, the chicks gather together into a large 'creche', with several females taking care of them. Eider feed on crustaceans an

How to identify: The male Eider is a black and white duck, with a beautiful pale green patch at the back of the head. Females are greyish brown with delicate barring.

Where: A common nesting bird around coasts of Scotland and northern England, winters right round the coast.

Natural Superpowers

Predator: 50

Agility: 40

Rarity: 50

Cute factor: 40

Traveller: 80

Fantastic fact: Eider nests are traditionally harvested, after the eggs have hatched and the chicks have left the nest, for their eider down, which is used to stuff pillows and quilts.